The Mass. Energy Facilities Siting Board is holding a public meeting on the proposed expansion of the Liquefied Natural Gas facility in Acushnet on Thurs. 5/12, at 7 p.m. at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet. The project is currently being review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Siting Board also seeks written… [Read More]
Free bicycle rides with giveaways
Come join the Fairhaven Bikeway Committee kick-off the 2016 State Bike Week, on Sat., 5/14, at Fort Phoenix. Registration, 9:30 a.m., ride at 10. There will be gifts for the first people to register. There will also be a few maps to help the riders navigate the three rides we have created: Short, 9 miles;… [Read More]
Town Meeting zips through warrant
By Beth David Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting (TM) made quick work of appropriating more than $58 million, and going through approximately 50 articles at the annual town meeting on Saturday, 5/7. Unexpectedly, the sale of the Oxford School building did not stir the discussion anticipated because the Selectboard decided, at an early morning meeting before… [Read More]
HARC: PCB’s can become airborne during dredging process
This photo was taken on May 6, 2016, showing a barge mechanically dredging PCB sediments in New Bedford Harbor close to a residential area of Fairhaven and high school. The contractor was hired by the EPA to lift PCB contaminated sediments out of the water which can cause some of the PCBs to become airborne…. [Read More]
Growing up in North Fairhaven
Growing up in North Fairhaven in the late 50’s and early 60’s has many memories. It would be difficult to list everything that made growing up in North Fairhaven special, so how about a few notes that will jog the memory banks. Bailey’s Square…Oxford School… playing wall-ball on the Oxford School Gym wall…Livesley Park…Dean St. sledding…Riverside… [Read More]
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday 5/14
It’s that time of year where a little effort and loving concern would help the less fortunate in your area. You yourselves may not need this extra help, but believe me, there are certainly people who are having a hard time that you may not even know need this help. I mean, maybe your neighbor,… [Read More]
Blessing of the Bikes
St. Joseph’s 18th annual Blessing of the bikes, Sun., 5/15 (rain date 5/22). Sign up at 10 a.m., kickstands up at noon sharp. Starts at Ft. Phoenix, Fairhaven, rear parking lot. $15/ bike. Ride is about two hours on backroads, ends at Ice House Bar & Grill in Fairhaven with live music on the outdoor… [Read More]
Acushnet LNG Committee hears from AG, Fusion Center
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent More than 20 residents from surrounding towns, including Fairhaven, Dartmouth and New Bedford attended the Acushnet LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/10. The committee heard from Major Christopher Mason of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fusion Center, as well as Attorney Sarah Bresolin of Attorney… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard questions project’s tax claims; budget not balanced
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard and School Committee met jointly on Monday, 5/9, at the Selectboard’s regularly scheduled meeting to appoint an Old Colony representative. Moderator Robert Francis ran that portion of the meeting. He advised the public that the vote April 25 was null and void as a quorum of… [Read More]
NB Voc-Tech teacher among those killed in Taunton rampage
By Beth David Editor A New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was among those killed in a rampage at the Galleria Mall on Tuesday, 5/10. George Heath, 56, of Taunton, was killed when he intervened in the stabbing of a waitress at Bertucci’s in the mall, saving her life. Seven people were attacked,… [Read More]
